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Event:
DFC 26: Taylor Vs Arones
Date: Mar 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Pearson lands a two punch combo.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pearson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Pearson darts in and clinches Jones up against the cage.
Jones is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pearson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pearson gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pearson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pearson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pearson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pearson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1#
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pearson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pearson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pearson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC2#
Pearson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD#
Jones shoots in and bounces Pearson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Jones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pearson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pearson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pearson! #REVB#
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones is looking to control Pearson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Pearson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB#
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jones keeping hold of Pearson's head, controlling as best he can.
Pearson stalling.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pearson not doing much here.
Jones wants to control but Pearson is keeping busy.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pearson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pearson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Pearson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Pearson moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Pearson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pearson tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Pearson counters with a body kick.#CL2#
Pearson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Pearson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pearson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pearson.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Pearson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jones wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wesley Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Pearson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones drops his hands for a split second and Pearson immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Jones face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Pearson follows up with a right hand that knocks Jones into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Stanley Pearson!
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Event:
DFC 20: Path of Destruction
Date: Feb 11, 2017 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Pearson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pearson throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
so Neil counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Neil loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Neil throwing strikes but missing.
Pearson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Neil has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Neil postures up in Pearson's guard and throws a big left but Pearson blocks it.
Neil trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neil lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neil with a nice head shot there.
Neil preventing the sweep.
Neil postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Neil pushes down on Pearson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neil missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Neil is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Neil seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pearson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neil scores with a big shot! Pearson's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Pearson! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Neil!
James Neil thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DFC 15: Dog Vs Belliveau
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
Miller shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pearson eats them both and turns towards Miller to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Miller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Miller throws a body kick that misses
and Pearson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Miller thinking.
Pearson delivers a nice body kick.
Miller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pearson to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Henry Miller has been cut.
Miller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miller just misses with a punch to the body.
Pearson misses the jab.
Miller changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Pearson moves out of range of the strikes.
Pearson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pearson was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pearson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Pearson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miller swings for the body but Pearson moves out of range.
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pearson.
A counter left hand to the body from Pearson misses its target.
Miller darts in trying to clinch
letting Pearson counter with a right hand.
Pearson batters Miller with a massive right followed by a huge left! Miller is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Pearson lands a final crushing right hand to drop Miller to the mat with a gruesome thud! Pearson is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stanley Pearson!
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Event:
DFC 7: Manuwa Vs Carver
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Fart fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pearson, pushing him back against the cage.
Fart pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pearson takes an elbow to the forehead.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pearson.
Fart lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fart lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fart lands an elbow that stopped Pearson in his tracks for a moment.
Fart throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fart pushes Pearson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fart lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from Fart.
Fart tries to work over Pearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fart pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC#
Pearson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Fart closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Pearson manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Fart moves into the clinch.
Fart has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pearson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fart can turn it around.
Pearson takes an elbow to the temple. #T1#
Pearson tries to break the clinch but Fart is controlling the position.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fart just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pearson's brow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fart.
Fart lands a nice elbow.
Fart throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pearson blocks an elbow strike.
Fart throws an elbow that misses.
Fart throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fart pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fart.
Pearson throws a head punch that misses.
Pearson avoids the elbow strike from Fart, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Fart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fart throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fart comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fart presses Pearson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T2#
Fart misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice elbow from Fart.
Pearson avoids a wild elbow strike from Fart.
Fart pushes off an throws an elbow but Pearson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fart.
Fart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pearson's elbow.
Pearson swings wildly with an uppercut but Fart uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fart lands an elbow just above Pearson 's eye.
Pearson misses with the head strike.
Pearson dodges an elbow strike from Fart.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fart throws an elbow but misses.
Fart works on Pearson's body with a couple of short punches.
Pearson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fart lands an elbow that stopped Pearson in his tracks for a moment.
Fart lands an elbow that stopped Pearson in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Fart. #T3#
Fart lands an elbow inside that Pearson shrugs off.
Fart throws an elbow that misses.
Fart struggles to land a body shot inside as Pearson controls his hands.
Pearson blocks the elbow strike.
Fart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fart comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fart throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Fart lands a damaging elbow.
Pearson blocks an elbow strike.
Pearson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fart throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pearson blocks a body shot from Fart.
Fart lands a damaging elbow.
Pearson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Fart.
Pearson takes an elbow to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fart lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4#
Nice body punch from Fart - that landed with a thud.
Fart keeps control of Pearson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fart lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pearson.
Fart comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pearson avoids the elbow strike from Fart, against the cage.
Pearson blocks an elbow strike.
Fart misses with an elbow over the top.
Fart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fart throws an elbow but misses.
Fart lands an elbow that stopped Pearson in his tracks for a moment.
Fart misses with an elbow strike.
Pearson blocks an elbow strike.
Fart pushes Pearson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pearson misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fart throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Old Fart dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pearson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fart's head backwards.
Fart is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Fart closes the distance and pushes Pearson back into the cage.
Fart has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pearson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fart misses with an elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Fart.
Pearson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pearson wants to get back to striking at distance but Fart won't allow it.
Pearson is trying to break the clinch but Fart has him pressed against the cage.
Fart throws an elbow that misses.
Fart creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pearson's defenses.
Fart pushes off an throws an elbow but Pearson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fart lands an elbow that stopped Pearson in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Fart throws an elbow but misses.
Nice body punch from Fart.
Fart throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pearson avoids the elbow strike from Fart, against the cage.
#T1#
Pearson takes an elbow to the temple.
Pearson is trying to break free.
Fart lands a body punch.
Pearson dodges an elbow strike from Fart.
Fart works on Pearson's body with a couple of short punches.
Fart stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pearson avoids the elbow strike from Fart, against the cage.
Fart pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fart lands an elbow that stopped Pearson in his tracks for a moment.
Pearson avoids a wild elbow strike from Fart.
Fart lands an elbow inside that Pearson shrugs off.
Pearson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fart lands a nice elbow.
Pearson blocks an elbow strike.
Fart tries a body shot but Pearson blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Fart. #T2#
Fart lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #ROC2#
Pearson is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fart gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oh Pearson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fart lands an elbow just above Pearson 's eye.
Clinched against the cage, Fart lands a big elbow that drops Pearson! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Pearson is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Old Fart!
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Event:
DFC 3: Johnson Vs Dalton
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Pits takes one on the button.
A big left from Pits misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Pearson misses the target.
Pearson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pits.
Pearson just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Pits misses.
Pearson dodges the punch combination from Pits.
Pits lands a jab to Pearson's midsection.
Pits closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pits avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pits.
Pits lands with a nice body punch.
Pits rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pearson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pearson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pits manages to circle out of the way.
Pits lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
Pits throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pearson.
Pits works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pits throws a jab when Pearson was well out of range.
Pits throws a hook but Pearson avoids it easily.#CL#
Pearson instigates a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pearson.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#BC2#
Pits's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pits swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Pearson counters by moving into the clinch.
Pearson stalling.
Pearson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pearson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Pearson prevents a body shot from Pits. #T2#
Pearson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pearson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Pits's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pits has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Pits throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pearson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pearson ducks under a wild hook from Pits.
Pearson throws a right and a left that Pits avoids nicely.
Kyle Pits seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pits throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pearson.
Pits rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pearson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pearson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've been told by Pearson's head coaches at Bo Ma Ye Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pits takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pits throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pearson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pearson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pits.
It looked like Pearson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pits.
Pits scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Pits getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pearson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pearson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#CL#
Pearson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pits, pushing him back against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pits.
Pearson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pearson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pits is defending well for now.
Pearson cracks Pits with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Pits's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pits swings for the body but Pearson moves out of range.
Pearson throws a combination. Pits tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Kyle Pits has been cut.
Pits dodges the punch combination from Pearson.
#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pits lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pearson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pits.
Pits throws out a leg kick but Pearson moves out of range and Pits only half commits.
An inside leg kick lands from Pearson.
Pits throws a series of punches but Pearson moves out of range.
Pits throws a big shot that misses.
Pits misses with a body shot.
Pits motions for Pearson to come forward. Pits throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Pearson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pearson slips under a jab from Pits.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pearson.
Pits misses with a combination
#CL#
and Pearson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Pearson.
Stalling in the clinch from Pearson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Stanley Pearson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kyle Pits's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pearson misses with a double jab.
Pits throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pearson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pits throws a leg kick
and Pearson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pearson feints and then cracks Pits's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pits down.
Pits throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pearson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pits blocks a low kick nicely.
Pits does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stanley Pearson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Pearson closes the distance and clinches.
Pits managing to block the knees to the body from Pearson.
#BC2#
Pits breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pits misses with a leg kick
and Pearson counters with a series of strikes. Pits will be more careful next time no doubt.
Pits swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pearson counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pits throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pits throws a lazy right hand but Pearson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Pearson throws a right hand that Pits ducks under and follows up with a left that Pits also avoids with ease.
Pits throws the left hand but Pearson avoids the punch easily.
Pearson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pits misses with a left hand
and Pearson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pits throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pits misses with a looping right.
Pits keeps the fight on the outside.
Pits misses with a combination
#CL#
and Pearson counters by clinching up.
Pearson gets through Pits's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Pits pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pits throws an off balance right hand
and Pearson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pearson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pits can do to turn this around?
Pits throws a shot from downtown. Pearson moves away and avoids it.
Pits throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Pits lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pearson circles away quickly and effectively.
Pits looks to land a right hand but Pearson moved out of range.
Pearson moves forwards but Pits connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pits throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pearson is looking for a counter combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pits throws a lazy right hand but Pearson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pearson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pearson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pits loads up on a big right hand but Pearson slips the punch.
Pits walks into a jab.
Pits misses with a right hand
and Pearson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pits misses with a wild body shot.
A punch combination from Pits misses.
Pearson staying out of range there.
Pearson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab lands there for Pearson.#T3#
Pits throws a hook to the side of Pearson's head but Pearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pearson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pearson tries to clinch up.#CL#
Pearson gets a clinch.
The referee calls for Pearson to work.
Pits takes a knee to the side of the body.
Pits is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Pits breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pits lands a really nice looking cross but Pearson seems unphased.
Pits looks to land a combination but Pearson avoids it well.
Pearson fails to land with a series of punches.
Pearson tries to clinch but Pits is having none of it. #CL#
Pearson clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Pearson digs a right hand into Pits's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pits's gas tank.
Pearson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Pits in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pearson working Pits over with knees to the body.
Pearson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pits up against the cage.
Pearson tries to land knees in the clinch but Pits avoids the damage to the body.
Pearson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pits up against the cage.
Pearson is pushing Pits up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pearson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Pearson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Pits's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Pits misses with an uppercut.
Pearson tries to clinch but Pits is having none of it.
Pits doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pearson ducks under a wild hook from Pits.
Pearson throws a series of punches but Pits avoids them all with ease.
That kick from Pearson tenderised Pits's leg. Pits is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pits throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Pearson counter with a right hand.
Pits fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pearson is out of range.
Pits misses with a jab, cross combination.
A left and a right from Pits both land. Nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson lands a nice hook to Pits's body. Pits takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pearson scores with a one two! Pits had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Pits takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearson lands a nice looking body kick.
Pearson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pits doesn't seem bothered though.
Pearson misses with a wild combination.
#T1#
Pearson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC#
Pits is rocked!
Pits throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pits gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and Pearson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stanley Pearson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pearson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pearson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Pits is trying to maintain a safe position but Pearson gets an underhook and turns Pits into the cage.
Pearson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pits up against the cage.#BC2#
Pits's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Pearson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pits has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pits there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pits is still on wobbly legs! Can Pearson finish him?
Pits throws a jab but it's blocked by Pearson.
Pits throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Pearson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Pits escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Pits tries to keep at a distance but Pearson has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearson landing knees to the body.
Pearson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pearson landing knees to the body.
Pearson lands a body shot.
Pearson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Pits lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pearson lands a shoulder strike.
Pearson lands a knee to the body.
Pearson scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pearson.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pearson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pearson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Pearson landing knees to the body.
Pearson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Pearson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Pearson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pits, pushing him back against the cage.
Pearson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Good body shot from Pearson.
Come on Pearson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pearson pushes Pits back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stanley Pearson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot in the inside from Pearson.
Stalling in the clinch from Pearson.
Pearson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pits is defending well for now.
Pearson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Pearson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Pits breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Pearson darts in and clinches Pits up against the cage.#T4##BC2#
Pits pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pearson looks to land a combination but Pits avoids it well.
Pearson scores with a nice right hand.
Pearson lands a hook that stumbles Pits back into the cage. Pearson follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Pits to the canvas! Pearson pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Pits has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Stanley Pearson!
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Event:
DFC 1: Initiation
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Newton misses with a takedown attempt
and Pearson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Newton.
Newton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pearson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Pearson clinches with his opponent.
Newton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pearson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pearson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Pearson breaks from the clinch.
Newton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pearson avoids it really well and circles away.#T1##CL2#
Pearson instigates a clinch.
Newton managing to block the knees to the body from Pearson.
Pearson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Newton avoiding damage as Pearson throws knees to the body.
Pearson has Newton pressed against the cage.
Pearson missing with knees to the body.
Newton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pearson to keep the fight standing.
Pearson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pearson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Pearson effectively controlling the action here.
Pearson lands a right hand.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pearson obliges.
Newton is breathing heavily.
Pearson lands a nice knee to the body.
Pearson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearson tries to land knees in the clinch but Newton avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pearson.
Pearson is leaning against Newton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Pearson lands a nice knee to the body.
Pearson crunches a lovely knee into Newton's ribcage.#BC2#
Pearson manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Pearson instigates a clinch.
Newton tries for a takedown but Pearson manages to get underhooks.
Pearson slowing the pace effectively.
Pearson lands a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pearson.
Pearson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Newton is defending well for now.
Newton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pearson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T4#
Pearson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Newton up against the cage.
Pearson continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Stalling in the clinch from Pearson.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pearson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pearson lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Pearson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Pearson closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Pearson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Pearson clinches up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pearson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Pearson is pressed up against the cage. Newton has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pearson down to the mat. Pearson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Pearson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Newton, pushing him back against the cage.
Newton is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pearson to keep the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Pearson.
Pearson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pearson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Newton up against the cage.
Pearson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T1#
Pearson just leaning against Newton, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Stanley Pearson.
Newton fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Newton looks for a takedown but Pearson sprawls well.
Newton shoots and misses
letting Pearson counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Pearson has managed to clinch.
Newton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Newton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pearson after a bit of a struggle.
Pearson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Pearson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Pearson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Newton letting Pearson take a breather here.
Newton avoiding damage as Pearson throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pearson obliges.
Newton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pearson tries to land knees in the clinch but Newton avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Pearson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pearson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Newton avoids it.
Pearson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pearson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pearson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Pearson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Newton. #CL2#
Pearson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pearson stalling against the cage.
#T4#
Newton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Newton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pearson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Newton avoids it.
Pearson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Newton.
Newton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pearson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Newton is defending well for now.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stanley Pearson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Newton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pearson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Pearson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Newton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pearson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Newton fails with a takedown attempt.
Newton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pearson defends well and Newton ends up having to push Pearson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Pearson forces Newton back against the cage and clinches.
Newton avoiding damage as Pearson throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Newton lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pearson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pearson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Pearson missing with knees to the body.
Pearson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC2#
Pearson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Pearson has closed the distance and engaged Newton in a clinch.
Pearson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pearson lands with a right to the head.
Pearson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Newton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pearson lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2#
Pearson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Newton fails with the takedown
and Pearson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2##CL2#
Pearson clinches up with Newton and pushes him back against the cage.
Pearson trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Pearson on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearson lands with a short shot to the head.
Newton wants a takedown but no success here.
Pearson lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Pearson breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Pearson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Newton, pushing him back against the cage.
Pearson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Pearson - that landed with a thud.
#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Pearson.
Knees to the body from Pearson.
Pearson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pearson.
Stanley Pearson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pearson lands a nice knee to the body.
Newton managing to block the knees to the body from Pearson.
Pearson gets through Newton's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pearson lands a nice knee to the body. #T4#
Pearson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Newton.
#BC2#
Pearson breaks from the clinch.
Newton closes the distance and clinches up with Pearson, looking for a takedown. Newton pushes Pearson against the cage but Pearson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Newton gets tackled into the cage by Pearson. Pearson maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pearson leaning against his opponent.
Bill Newton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knees in the clinch landing for Pearson.
Pearson stalling.
Pearson landing knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stanley Pearson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pearson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 24:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanley Pearson!
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